Any student may apply, regardless of which major they anticipate pursuing at La Verne. All recipients of scholarships are encouraged to study theatre, and all are required to be full participants in the theatre program, audition for all productions, and to take a minimum of 6 units in theatre per semester while attending on scholarship funds.

1. Audition. Call Dr. David Flaten to schedule an audition (for performers) or an interview/portfolio review (for non-performers). Auditions are also held at our High School Theatre Festival.
2. Apply to the University and get accepted by Admissions. SAT or ACT scores are required for admission. You may apply to ULV online at https://apply.embark.com/ugrad/ulaverne/5/. An award will only be offered after a student has been accepted by admissions.
3. Have your teacher or adviser submit a recommendation c/o Scholarship Auditions to The University of La Verne, Department of Theatre Arts, 1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750.
4. You may also submit a video or DVD portfolio.

Minimum expectations for recipients of theatre scholarship

1. Register for a minimum of 6 semester hours in theatre arts courses for each Fall and Spring Term while attending ULV under a theatre talent scholarhsip. Theatre Arts courses are listed under THAR; crosslisted courses will reference to a THAR course number.
2. Participate fully in all departmental activities, meetings, festivals and productions, including checking the callboard daily, auditioning for all workshops and productions, and assuming technical support roles as required.
3. Ask a member of the theatre department faculty to review your academic schedule each term.
4. Maintain a 3.50 GPA in all theatre (THAR) classes for each semester or term you are attending ULV.

Talent scholarships are renewable as long as the student coninues to meet these requirements. Talent scholarships supplement the student's financial aid package; students will need to apply for financial aid for maximum eligiblty. Actual amounts of scholarship awards may vary depending upon your financial need as established by the Financial Aid Department. Most students are also eligible for substantial additional financial aid, such as Pell Grants, Cal Grants, Federal Work Study, and Federal Student Loans.

To make an appointment for an audition call (909) 593-3511, ext 4553 or email theatre@ulv.edu. If you are not able to audition in person because you are out of state, please send a video or DVD audition tape c/o Scholarship Auditions to The University of La Verne, Department of Theatre Arts, 1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750.